10 Fun Facts About Copper

10 Fun Facts about Copper.

• The Atomic symbol of copper is Cu and it has an atomic number of 29.
• In 1857 the largest single piece of copper weighed 420 metric tons.
• Copper was used by ancient people as it is one of a handful of metals found in its native form.
• Pure copper melts at 1084.62 degrees Celsius.
• On average a standard car contains 19 Kilograms of copper.
• Copper can be fully recycled with no breakdown of quality.
• Copper has high water corrosion resistance making it ideal for ship markings.
• Copper tools are used when working with explosives as they do not spark.
• Copper is a naturally antibacterial.
• Copper is alloyed with zinc which is how brass is made.

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